It’s a Celebration!!!

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January 16, 2019

 

Did you know we are having a party and you are invited!!!!?

 

We are celebrating 15 Years of the Festival that started out as a “simple knit-in” and has grown to include so much more that has brought joy to so many of you over the years.

In addition to the classes, a vibrant market, demos, exhibitions and activities, we are hosting a series of Special Events as our gift to you.

 

We are extending the fun after market hours to include additional activities in a Block Party with a series of Pop-Ups, demos and interactive maker activities on Friday and Saturday evenings.

 

Included in the cost of your admission ticket, you can spend an evening taking part in Games, Activities, Show and Tell, Demos, Drag and Brag, Yarn Tastings, Fabric Projects, A Spin In, String Art, Meet the Teachers, A Charity Lounge, a UF0 Crashsite and more!

 

No need to spend extra money on a Special Event ticket this year, it’s all included as part of our 15 Year Anniversary Celebration. So, make plans to spend the extra time with your friends on this one special weekend.

 

Be sure to check out the other 15 Year Anniversary activities we’ve got planned:  A Scavenger Hunt, a Sunday Swap, additional quilt and fiber exhibitions and a Sunday Kid’s craft.  Find all information HERE.

 

 

Sweepstakes Giveaways Winners:

 

1. A set of Louet Kollage Square needles: Maggie Patterson of Pittsburgh, PA

 

2. Red & White Quilts, 14 Quilts with Timeless Appeal from Today’s Top Designers:  Mary Ann Kukla of Crown Point, IN

 

3. Top Down Shawls by Jen Lucas: Kate Tummino of Hyndman, PA

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Barb and Ann

Start the New Year off Right!

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January 7, 2019

 

Let’s start the New Year off right!

 

So since Barb is away, I am taking over the newsletter and I’m raiding her stash for giveaways (you can see below to register). Let’s take a look at some of the classes Barb selected for the 2019 Festival… Since I have nothing to do with the selections (Barb is the one who wears the creative hat), I really never question her decisions, but gosh, some of these make no sense to me! Here are my questions and reviews of the classes:

Barb and I normally work so well together, but I gotta tell you, I do question her class choices!

 

So here are the giveaways I was talking about, she will barely notice they are gone from her stash. Don’t tell her I did this!  See instructions below on how to enter.

 

Sweepstakes Giveaways:

 

1. A set of Louet Kollage Square needles (square-circular).  So which is it, square or circular?…geesh.

 

2. Red & White Quilts, 14 Quilts with Timeless Appeal from Today’s Top Designers.

 

 

 

(so what if you are not into red and white??)

 

 

3. Top Down Shawls, 12 Lace Knitting Patterns by Jen Lucas.

 

 

(I would never leave a shawl this pretty outside!)

 

 

 

To Enter Sweepstakes:

Email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the Title: Kollage Needles

Email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the Title: Red & White Quilts

Email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the Title: Top Down Shawls

Winners will be notified in next newsletter.

 

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Ann

Happy New Year!!

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January 1, 2019

 

To all of our friends, old and new, best wishes for a terrific year!

 

If you have sent in a registration for the 2019 Festival, or are new to our registration system, please note that we do not send out tickets for admission or classes.

All tickets are available for pick up at the Festival advanced registration area when you arrive.

 

Warm Wishes,

 

Barb and Ann

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2019 Exhibitors Posted!

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December 3, 2018

The Exhibitor list for 2019 has been posted! We have 3 Market Rooms this year, all on the first floor of the hotel. We have added many new exhibitors (as well as your returning favorites) and think this is the most diverse line up we’ve had yet. Check them out here.

 

Many of the exhibitors are offering classes, be sure to check out what they have in store for you.

 

Gearing up for the Holidays, we have some gifts to give away as part of our Sweepstakes.

 

Sweepstakes Giveaways:

 

Yarn and Fiber Lovers:

 

stunning STITCHES

21 shawls, scarves and cowls you’ll love to knit by Jen Lucas

 

 

Best-selling designer Jen Lucas puts her special spin on a unique collection of designed knitwear. She transforms one amazing stitch pattern into 3 beautiful accessories, each one taking on a different look. Appealing to all skill levels, Jen says,”in this book, I’m trying something new: accessories to be worn around your neck that use the same stitch pattern more than once.” Jen’s previous books offer many shawl designs using sock weight yarn. This book features designs that use bulky to sport weight. Jen is teaching five classes for the knitter who is eager to learn new techniques. She is also participating in the Meet the Teacher panel at the Block Party Weekend on Friday evening and will be signing books. We are giving one copy of this book away to a randomly selected winner, see details below to register.

A one ounce bag of Handmade Felt Baubles from Frabjous Fibers

Perfect for embellishments, beading, garlands, toy making or whatever inspires you. See below to register.

 

Fabric and Thread Lovers:

 

We have a 2019 “That Patchwork Place” Quilt Calendar to give away to one lucky winner. The calendar spotlights 12 projects and a 28 page pull-put booklet for instructions to make one.  See below to register.

 

 

2019 “stitches to savor” Calendar of Sue Spargo’s work. Sue Spargo’s 12 embroidered and appliqued quilts and wall hangings are featured in this colorful, lovely calendar. With modern to whimsical pieces featured, you’re certain to be inspired by the amazing stitchery on each page. See details below to register.

 

 

Sweepstakes Giveaways:

 

  • To register to win stunning STITCHES by Jen Lucas email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the Subject title: STUNNING STITCHES
  • To register to win the bag of Handmade Felt Baubles email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the Subject title:  FELT BAUBLES
  • To register to win the “That Patchwork Place” Quilt Calendar email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the title PATCHWORK CALENDAR
  • To register to win the “stitches to savor” calendar email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the title STITCHES TO SAVOR CALENDAR.

 

Winners will be selected and announced next newsletter.

Sweepstakes Winner:

One Night Free Stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton. The ONE lucky winner from the first 100 people who registered for classes is Karen Ayers of Maumee, OH.

 

 

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Registration is Open!!!!

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November 21, 2018

 

Registration is now open. You can register for classes, admission and special events at this time by following this link.

 

Please remember an admission ticket must be purchased to attend all classes and the Block Party Weekend.

 

Do you have someone that never knows what to get you as a gift?  Remind them they can purchase a Gift Certificate that can be redeemed online or mail in for the 2019 Festival!

 

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

 

Sweepstakes Giveaway:

Win a One Night Free Stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton in today’s Sweepstakes. We will select ONElucky winner from the first 100 people who register for classes.

Mark your calendars and Save All 3 Days: March 15,16,17, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

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Barb and Ann

Next week…..

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November 14, 2018

Next week is Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday and when we open Registration.

We are including a One Night Free Stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton in our Sweepstakes next week. We will select one lucky winner from the first 100 people who register for classes.

Each person who registers for a class will receive a gift from our sponsors in their classroom.

 

We have many Special Events planned as part of our 15 Year Anniversary. Our gift to you is to include all Special Events in the cost of your admission ticket!

  • Block Party Weekend Pop-Ups and Night Maker Faire
  • A Scavenger Hunt
  • Classes and Demos
  • 3 Market Areas
  • Free Maker Activities
  • Creative Open Studio
  • Prince Cherrywood Fabric Tribute Tour Exhibition
  • Fiber Forward Exhibition
  • Best of the 2018 Modern Quilt Guild Quilt Con Exhibition
  • A Sunday Swap
  • Crafts for Kids
  • Charity Lounge
  • Prizes and more!!!!

Mark your calendars and Save All 3 Days: March 15,16,17, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

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Barb and Ann

And the 2019 Teachers are……

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October 24, 2018

We are thrilled with the diverse line up of teachers and designers we have for the 2019 Festival. Bringing you their amazing skills and knowledge, they’ll offer you a wide range of the newest techniques and projects in their classes, demos and mini workshops.

Our headliners are stars in many venues across the country:

  • Laura Barnes: Pfaff Educator, Sewing and Quilting Instructor
  • Robyn Chachula: Crochet by Faye, our local and National Crochet Queen!
  • Miriam Coffey: Janome Educator, Modern Quilter, Sewing, Surface Design and Embroidery, owner of Coffey Quilt Lab
  • Jolie Elder: Knitter Extraordinaire and Fiber Artist from Atlanta, making her debut here in Pittsburgh!
  • Steve Fegert: Leading Men Fiber Arts Show stopper, Dramatic Knitter and the hottest guy on the fiber circuit!
  • Jen Lucas: Author of several outstanding Sock and Lace Knitting Books
  • Heather Zopetti: Knitwear Designer, Spinner and owner of Stitch Sprouts, a company dedicated to helping your stitches grow.

The variety of classes these teachers submitted was overwhelming. We made the very best selections for you in Knitting, Sewing, Crochet, Quilting and Creative Arts. Check out the Teacher Page and see the rest of the line up for the 2019 Festival in March!

 

September Sweepstakes Winners:

1. 8 Skeins Of Universal Yarn Deluxe Bulky: Cathy Bremer of Pittsburgh, PA

2.  Table-Runner Round Up book: Victoria Long of Derry, PA

3.  Fat-Quarter Favorites book:  Susan Getter of Aliquippa, PA 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Barb and Ann

Fall has arrived!!!!

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September 25, 2018

Fall has officially arrived and we are happy about it. Warm clothes, brisk walks and a whole list of upcoming events happening (and Octoberfest for beer lovers!). Photo credit above: Kathy Jenkins.

For Yarn Lovers:

Fall is the time for Fiber Festivals, hot chocolate, warm sweaters, shawls and scarves. Mark your calendars for some upcoming events:

We are celebrating National I Love Yarn Day by giving away 8 skeins of Universal Yarn Deluxe Bulky for one lucky winner. A perfect yarn  for the fall and winter season. 100% Superwash, the color is ice rustic. Knit or crochet in public, decorate your neighborhood or library with a yarn bombing or teach someone to knit, crochet or learn any yarn craft.

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Join Lion Brand Yarn in their #HatNotHate campaign. There are many ways in which you can become involved and include your community to end bullying. We will be hosting Lion Brand’s Hat Not Hate campaign at the Festival. In the meantime, see how you can get involved in the link above.

For Sewing, Quilting and Fabric Lovers:

We attended the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza in Oaks, PA earlier this month and were amazed at all of the talent, including some pieces by our Pittsburgh Modern Quilt Guild members. Our favorite (shown below) is titled Levitation Fascination by Di Jobbins from Australia. It was fascinating!

 

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is hosting their first Fall Sale. It is this Saturday, September 29th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. See all details here.

 

We are giving away 2 books to get you started on some holiday projects. See below for entry information.

Table-Runner Roundup, 13 Quilted Projects to Spice Up Your Table, a Patchwork Place book, compiled by Amelia Johanson. 

“Grace the space in which you gather” from classic chic to a fresh farmhouse look, the versatility of a table runner is timeless. The designs shown in the book include scrappy stars, pineapples, savory olives and a clever hexagon runner that transforms into a place-mat. Fun and easy techniques from traditional patchwork to fusible applique’ to stitch and flip triangles and dimensional curves.

Fat-Quarter Favorites, 13 Eye Catching Quilts You’ll Love to Make, a Patchwork Place Book, compiled by Karen M. Burns.

Fat Quarters are everybody’s favorite fabric cut.  In this book you’ll find more ways to use those fabric pieces and create a new spin on some old classics: Jacob’s Ladder, Churn Dash and Pinwheel. A variety of techniques used include traditional piecing and fusible applique’ with today’s popular designers leading the way and sharing their ideas.

 

September Sweepstakes:

1. To enter sweepstakes for 8 Skeins Of Universal Yarn Deluxe Bulky email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the Title: “Deluxe Bulky Yarn”

2.  To enter sweepstakes for Table-Runner Round Up book email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the Title: “Table-Runner Round Up”

3.  To enter sweepstakes for the Fat-Quarter Favorites book email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the Title:  “Fat-Quarter Favorites”

Winners will be selected and announced in next newsletter.

 

 

 

 

Summer Winding down…..

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August 27, 2018

As summer winds down, are you beginning to plan your fall projects? We’ve had a good amount of time to spend on our favorite past times: gardening, outdoor artsy installations, painting, sewing and knitting (when it rained), crafting and rafting. Photo shown above is of our daughter Sarah (who many of you know) guiding on the Lower Yough River in Ohiopyle, PA. Now our focus becomes fully devoted to additional plans for the 15 Year Anniversary Festival in March!

We have been dedicated to providing you with a diverse series of educational classes. Many of you have been attending for so many years and are quite sophisticated in your abilities and techniques. We are thrilled to be receiving submissions from so many new teachers (as well as our returning favorites).

We take great care in jurying in new exhibitors to ensure you have the newest and broadest assortment of materials, accessories, supplies and techniques offered to you in the Marketplace. We also have many new exhibitors joining us along with many of your returning favorites.

What else we’ve lined up so far:

  • Teaching Headliners have been selected and we will devote a special newsletter to them.
  • We are the last stop on the 2018 Quilt Con Exhibition Tour – a 1st time in the region!
  • We are thrilled to be hosting the Cherrywood Prince Challenge Exhibition!  They will post the full schedule on their website October 3, 2018.
  • The Block Party Weekend Evening plans are coming together for lots of fun after market and class hours.
  • We will be holding a Scavenger Hunt, with additional prizes awarded to each person who completes their scavenger hunt form!
  • We are working with another new charity to promote their mission.

 

July Sweepstakes Winners:

1. French Farmhouse by Marie Claude-Picon: Carrie McConaughy of Beaver, PA

2.  Quilling Paper: Christine Herbstritt of New Kensington, PA

3.  5 Fat Quarters of Black and Gold fabric:  Carmela Tempero of North Huntingdon, PA

4.  2 Mini Skeins of Yarn in purple and grey from Frabjous Fibers:  Jane Wick of Elmore, OH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2019 15 Year Anniversary Block Party Weekend!

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July 31, 2018

Thank you to all who took the time to fill out the survey we offered in the last newsletter.  You can still fill it out if you have not done so, just click here. Your feedback helps us make the best possible selections based on your requests.

We are really thrilled about your responses to the evening activities! We are planning a Block Party Weekend to celebrate our 15 Year Anniversary. Weare offering many fun new activities on Friday and Saturday nights in addition to daytime classes, demos, Creative Open Studio, Maker Space and of course a marketplace where you can find the latest yarns, fabrics, supplies and more.

 

Barb happens to be away right now and I am writing the newsletter and staying at Barb’s house with our mom. When there is any opportunity to raid Barb’s stash, I always do. She won’t miss it!  I am giving away a variety of items. I am not reviewing the books as Barb does, you would not want to see my review!!!  I will give you my descriptions, I hope you enjoy my perspective. All the details on the giveaways are below, just email us by the next newsletter for your chance to win.

 

July Sweepstakes:

Email us to win these prizes!

1.  Book: French Farmhouse by Marie Claude-Picon. So who wants to build a farmhouse?  I guess it is too long of a class for the Festival so I may as well give the book away. Oh wait, I just noticed the subtitle, it is a book about Quilting. “Quilts with Rustic Simplicity”  Ok so never mind my description….  Email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the title French Farmhouse.

2.  Quilling Paper:  Now we are supposed to make Quilts with paper?  I have no clue how I am going to wash it when it gets dirty. Oh no, I guess I read that one wrong too. It says Quilling, not Quilting. Anyway, it is a pretty colorful pack of quilling paper.  Email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the title Quilling Paper

3.  Fabric: There are 5 Fat Quarters of some pretty speckled Black and Gold fabric here. I don’t understand why they call them fat quarters. They are not so fat, they are actually kind of thin. Can you tell I don’t sew? But hey, with football season around the corner you might be able to use these Pittsburgh Colors! Email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the title Black and Gold Fabric.

4.  Yarn:  2 Mini Skeins of Yarn in purple and grey from Frabjous Fibers. They are pretty and I like the colors, so if Barb had a project planned for these, she can just forget about it. Email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the title Mini Skeins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Warm Regards,

 

Ann